Min - Community Development Corporation - 1997 - 03/24 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING—WORKSHOP
March 24, 1997-7:00 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Debbie Stout, Chairperson
Robin Sedlacek, Secretary
Carl Clemencich
Jason Collier
Claudia Kelley
Bob Morris
Steve Terrell
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Stanger, Assistant City Manager
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM IS PRESENT
Debbie Stout called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m.
II. DISCUSS PLANNING ISSUES
Mr. Stanger introduced the evening's activities by explaining that the main purpose of
the workshop was to enable the Board to discuss and develop a sense of purpose, or
mission, and guidelines for staff to use in drafting a Capital Improvements Program for
the CDC.
Mr Stanger then reminded the members of the purpose statement spelled out in the
CDC's Article's of Incorporation:
the Corporation is authorized to study and fund all permissible projects
prescribed in the Act, including any improvements or facilities that are related
to any permissible projects or any other project that is not prohibited by lawEl "
(Article IV)
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After prompting by Mr. Stanger, members named the following reasons why they
believed the CDC existed for this purpose, which were listed on flip charts:
Provide facilities and services without raising taxes
Fill in the gap
Fairy godmother money
Gravy
Add to the infrastructure in a way that increases taxable value to the community
"Wants" ("Needs" are for general fund)
Put Allen on the map
Do something special
After this, the members turned these thoughts into this mission statement:
"As representatives of the citizens of Allen, we strive to effectively administer
funds for the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and adding incremental
value to the community. We encourage community input and are adaptable to
the changing needs of the city "
Next, Mr. Stanger asked a series of questions intended to gauge the board's preferences
when selecting projects. In response, the members indicated they (a) preferred projects
in a broad scope of service areas over focusing on one or two priorities, (b) have no
preference regarding projects that serve the most people possible versus a series of
projects to cover "special interests"; ® preferred projects that provide value to the
community regardless of their notoriety, rather than high profile projects that will earn
renown for the CDC, (d) to pay construction costs only (but would consider operating
and maintenance costs in special cases for a limited time, perhaps with other strings
attached). Members agreed that many "special interest" projects, such as a
neighborhood bridge, would produce ripple -effect benefits throughouth the community,
They also agreed that "essential" projects should be funded by other City funds,
although they would be willing for the CDC to finance enhancements to make a
essential projects special. Finally, members noted that they favored signs identifying
projects that were funded whole or in part by CDC funds so that the public would know
how this tax money was being spent.
Ms. Stout then led the Board through a list of proposed projects, and members reached
consensus on those they would like to see funded and those they prefer not to. Their
conclusions:
Already funded in some way -
Pony League field at Allen Station Park
SRO at Allen High School
Allen Station Park, Phase I (Project #1. $1 million)
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Not interested in funding at this time:
Mustang Creek improvements
Allen High School traffic patrol
Special Collection literature
Children's Picture Book collection
Library computer lab
Bethany Road extension from Bel Air to Alma
Handicap sidewalk ramps
Would like to fund
Footbridge at Ford Park $60,000
CD music collection $25,000
CD-ROM reference collection $22,000
Street sign replacement; one-time catch-up only (amount undefined)
Residential sidewalks, city-wide. $1,000,000
Heavy rescue vehicle $500,000
"Positioned items;" will fund with cash on hand if available:
Fire CAD system $250,000
Need more or better information
Community bulletin board
$60,000
Natatorium
$1,500,000
Modulex signage system
$10,000
Police mobile data computers
$250,000
Allen Heights Road lighting
(amount undefined)
Allen Station Park, amendment to Phase I
$2,300,000
III. OTHER BUSINESS
A. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE COMMITTEE
None.
B. CALENDAR
Mr. Stanger suggested three action items for the next regular meeting on April
21. consideration of the CIP, consideration of funding for Allen Station Park,
and authorization to sell bonds.
IV. ADJOURN
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There being no further business, Mr. Collier moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr.
Clemencich seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
These .nootteess read and approved the 21" day of April, 1997
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Debbie Stout, C irperson Robin Sedlacek, Secretary
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